I believe I've been clear about the fact I don't think highly of Islam... at least I'd hope it's been clear... but I think your post hinders rather than helps make the case against this twisted and deviant ideology.

It's like talking about Obama's ears rather than his ideas... Michelle's butt rather than her anger toward America... Pelosi's plastic-ness rather than her policies. In fact, it's more like the 'artist' dropping a crucifix into a jar of urine, or the dude painting homoerotic paintings depicting Christ as a gay guy. It's un-necessary and crosses a line we're better off not crossing.

I'm thinking if you have a bone to pick with a religion or a mindset, then pick away but do so with words, substantive words that attack the idea and persuade others to see the wisdom of your point of view.

When you do that which you've chosen to do, you're likely to get a chuckle or two and certainly some attention but in the end, have you advanced the cause, have you undermined the opponent's positions? I'm thinking not. But maybe that's not the intention. Not sure.

Islam needs to be faced down intellectually and substantively. You've done that facing down in the past.

In fact, it's more like the 'artist' dropping a crucifix into a jar of urine, or the dude painting homoerotic paintings depicting Christ as a gay guy. It's un-necessary and crosses a line we're better off not crossing.

Except that the artist dropping a crucifix into a jar of urine, or the dude painting homoerotic paintings depicting Christ as a gay guy, suffer only eye rolls instead of death threats. In other words, those works are devoid of any significance.

Meanwhile, defacing a Koran is a quick way to get you some very deadly attention. As such, those acts have very weighty significance. They show that you will not be cowed by a murderous ideology. They show that you will resist, and that you will do so proudly and openly. Your very life becomes a symbol of their weakness and bankruptcy.

So, no. Until Islam ceases trying to subjugate others, disrespecting a Koran will remain lightyears apart from disrespecting a Bible or Crucifix.

I couldn't care less about bacon and Korans. I think wrapping it in a thin-sliced Bavarian Ham, or covered in chili cheese dogs, or maybe pork chops dripping in a nice bourbon sauce, now THAT would be art (and a waste of good food).

This is just a political statement. Sure its geeky. Its meant to be. What else would you expect from an ex-drunken gnome commie submariner?

>>> Yes it does. It also needs to be faced down by mockery and outright disrespect. Because that's what every other religion in the world is subject to from others at times. And the muslims gotta learn to grow a thick skin.

Ridicule has its place, too. I am a Christian, but I can see humor in much of my religion.

It is important to not bend ourselves or our (western cultural) rules to Islam's rules. (creeping Sharia). Just as this applies to the serious disagreements, it should also apply to the silly issues like Jay Tea's photographs. If it is ok (even if incredibly offensive) to tolerate the crucifix in urine, so to it is ok to push the envelope with cartoons of Mohammed and the bacon covered Koran.

Even when he really blows it - I recall one particular venture into satire which exploded in his face not so long ago - he comes away unscathed. Perhaps it is his Pillsbury Doughboy looks (and attire). Perhaps it is the ominously soft cadence of stuffed duck footsteps behind his critics on dark and deserted streets. Perhaps it is Destiny.

(She was a stripper in Nashua who had this unique ability which the constraints of a family-friendly website do not allow me to discuss).

galoob you are of course wrong about the "wizbangers" we're out to get the bad guys that are wrecking the economy, but you know unlike some other places in the world we have to wait until Nov. 2.
As far as Jay's art I think we owe our muslims friends opportunities to show they are moderate and understand the nature of our country. This is an opportunity for them to demonstrate their displeasure in more acceptable ways.

Rick, I think JT is proving what he posted. The religion of peace and tolerance is anything but. Christians were very angry with the piss Christ, but we did not put out a bounty on the head of the artist. We just protested. A book, no matter what it is, is only paper and ink. If a faith wants to kill people for putting bacon on paper and ink, then their faith is in question. JT did it with humor. I think you need to ease up a bit on your fear. ww

galoob are you kidding look at the damage Obama and the democrat controled congress has done is such a short time. Of course the idiots can have an effect and damn significant one if the experience the Obama is any indication. In case you haven't noticed there are more than a few people around the country that have caught on to the game. Light is a very good disinfectant as many republicans discovered during this primary cycle and a ton of democrats are about to find out in Nov.